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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.73, 1,060.42 and 503.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.73, 1,060.42 and 503.09 is: 693.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.73 : 1,060.42 = 503.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.73/1,060.42 = 503.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.73x = 1,060.42 × 503.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.73x = 533,486.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,486.70/768.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.98

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